Giving Opportunities

Future Foundations

The materials discipline is at the foundation of almost every major advance, regardless
of the industry, and your gifts directly impact the education of students who are
going to making these advances. From revolutionizing computer components to nano water-filtration,
a materials engineer is at its foundation.

Monetary gifts help students by attracting world-class faculty, supporting the creation
of new and innovative programs, maintaining advanced facilities and equipment, and
funding opportunities for real-world application and experience. All of these elements
are necessary to provide tomorrow’s material engineers with the tools to create a
better future for all of us.

To learn more about you can support Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan
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Ways to Give

Materials Science and Engineering

An unrestricted gift to the Materials Science and Engineering Fund gives the department
the flexibility to support immediate priorities, and respond to emerging opportunities.
Every gift counts no matter the size. It can support programs, facilities, conferences,
faculty, and students.

Materials United—Student Society

Your generous gift will support student members of ASM, TMS, ACerS, AIST, and AFS
expand their knowledge and network in the field of Materials Science and Engineering.
Your gift will help fund student involvement professional conferences, local professional
society meetings, plant tours, and professional development seminars.

Richard W Heckel Memorial Scholarship

Initiated by a group of MSE alumni, the scholarship honors Professor Richard Heckel,
an influential faculty member from the 1970s through his retirement and his passing
in 2010. Professor Heckel was an effective teacher of materials science and a dedicated
friend and mentor to many students. Further, and as a testament to his influence on
students whom he taught prior to joining Michigan Tech, Alpha Sigma Mu (the national
honor fraternity for the materials profession) will provide a matching contribution
to the Michigan Tech recipient of this award. Your gift to this scholarship fund will
help expedite the endowment of this award for the benefit of deserving MSE students.